Description
Company Overview
We are dedicated to quality and exceptional service. We offer a diverse range of beverages and foster partnerships, driven by humble, aggressive, and honest practices to ensure innovation and customer satisfaction.
General Description
The On-Premise Spirit Brand Development Sales Representative is responsible for building and maintaining strong relationships with customers, increasing brand visibility and distribution, and supporting sales growth.
Requirements
- Ensures customer satisfaction by identifying needs, keeping customer priorities in mind and implementing effective solutions that help customers sell more products.
- Develops and maintains an effective rapport characterized by open communication and trust with all assigned customers.
- Continuously increases product knowledge to become an expert resource for customers and identifying opportunities to increase visibility and brand preference.
Minimum Qualifications
- At least 1-3 years of sales experience.
- The ability to communicate clearly and respectfully with customers to understand their needs and implement effective solutions.
- Excellent organization and time management skills
- A solid knowledge and understanding of all brands and packages for sale.
Physical Demands
- Walking, bending, reaching, standing, and squatting.
- Occasional lifting of up to 50 pounds for product demonstrations or event setups.
- Travel may require extended periods of driving.
- Ability to navigate various environments, including retail and food service locations.
Unavoidable Hazards (Work Environment)
Involves frequent/infrequent, occasional, and routine exposure to:
- Exposure to various retail and food service environments, which may include noise, temperature fluctuations, and crowded spaces.
- Potential for exposure to product samples and promotional materials, requiring adherence to safety guidelines.
- Travel may involve risks, including adverse weather conditions.
- Occasional exposure to warehouse settings, where moving equipment and inventory may pose safety risks.
- Other extreme hazards not listed above.
Special Certifications and Licenses
- Must possess and maintain a valid state Driver’s License with an acceptable driving record.
- Must have a reliable personal vehicle for business travel. Mileage reimbursement is provided.
- Must be able to pass criminal background and drug screen.
- Certified Beverage Professional (CBP), Certified Sales Professional (CSP), food/beverage safety certification(s) (e.g., ServSafe), are a plus!
L&F Distributors LLC provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard of race, color, religion, sex sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.
Must be eligible and authorized to work in the United States.
Skills Required
- At least 1-3 years of sales experience
- Clear and respectful customer communication skills
- Excellent organization and time management skills
- Knowledge of all brands and packages for sale
- Valid state driver's license with an acceptable driving record
- Reliable personal vehicle for business travel
- Ability to pass a criminal background check and drug screen
- Certified Beverage Professional certification
- Certified Sales Professional certification
- Food or beverage safety certification, such as ServSafe
- Eligibility and authorization to work in the United States
What We Do
L&F Distributors is a family-owned and operated wholesaler founded in 1978 and headquartered in McAllen, Texas. The company distributes a premium portfolio of beer, wine, spirits, and non-alcoholic beverages, including products like Red Bull and dairy. With eight warehouses across Texas and Southern New Mexico, they provide extensive beverage distribution services, serving as a premier distributor along the Texas and Mexican border.
